1958 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite
To start off, both 1958 Austin-Healey 100 and 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (44 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey 100 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey 100 (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin-Healey 100 | 1958 Austin-Healey Sprite | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Austin-Healey |
| Model | 100 | Sprite |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 27 L |
